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Environmental and energy laws intersect routinely with businesses, in many different niches and industries. From companies developing solar energy systems to a small business selling all-natural, organic foods, these industries collide with legislation and court precedents, and companies must be aware of the regulations impacting their businesses. Visitors to the National Law Review will come across industry news, agency news, and local legislation as well as litigation as it relates to the areas of energy and environmental law.

EPA and other Governmental Environmental Agencies and Legislation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the Clean Air and Water Acts, Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment, and Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA), are agencies that the National Law Review covers.  Additionally, the implications of the Endangered Species Act and implications of the changes to this long-standing legislation are analyzed by the legal experts at the National Law Review.

Alternative Energy Production

Additionally, biobased energy production and alternative energy production, including regulations, tax credits, and upcoming legislation are also extensively covered by the National Law Review.  Industry developments, legal developments in the energy sector, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and renewable energy reform and legislation, are among the topics visitors can read about online. Developments in coal, geothermal, solar, wind, hydroelectric, and natural gas both in the US and internationally are also updated on the website.

Environmental Litigation in Federal and State Courts

Many environmental issues and regulations find their way to the courtroom, as different agencies and environmental groups fight for their various interests.  Litigation covering the Clean Water Act and how it is enforced, as well as litigation on CERCLA and Superfund site clean-up costs and environmental litigation brought by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Climate Change and the Environment

Climate change has been a major factor in environmental legal issues, as the impacts of climate change are felt and there is increasing public pressure for companies and governments to pay attention to its devastating effects. The National Law Review provides coverage of corporate responses to climate changecreative litigation for the benefit of children, and the responses to climate change and coverage of world agreements, like the Paris Agreement,  and President Trump’s controversial withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

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Recent Energy, EPA, Climate & Environmental Law News

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Jan
21
2013
EPA Finalizes Revisions to Clean Air Standards for Stationary Engines / Updated rule provides extensive public health protections, slashes costs of compliance U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
25
2016
U.S. EPA to Help Six Communities Develop Sustainable Design Strategies U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jun
18
2013
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Report Details How Development Can Impact Public Health, Environment U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
5
2021
EPA Awards Inter Tribal Council of Arizona $1,581,000 to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
1
2017
EPA Administrator Seeks Additional Time to Review RMP Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
26
2014
Two Texas Companies and Four Chinese Manufacturers Found to Be in Violation of Clean Air Act for Selling More than 11,000 Uncertified Motorcycles and ATVs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Jan
21
2012
New National Biodefense Science Board members will advise HHS U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Dec
12
2017
NRC Discontinues Rulemaking on Prompt Remediation During Plant Operations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
11
2018
Natural Gas Transportation: 2018 FERC Rate Cases Are Expected to Raise Novel Issues Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
10
2015
Harrison Decision: Cabot Oil Denied Equitable Extension of Oil and Gas Lease Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
22
2018
FERC Proposes to Adopt Electric Supply Chain Cybersecurity Standards Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
1
2015
Divided Court Affirms Summary Judgment in CERCLA “Arranger” Case Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
22
2015
FERC Finalizes Rule on Natural Gas and Electric Scheduling Practices Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
3
2015
Final Clean Water Act Rule Likely to Expand Act’s Application Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
24
2011
EPA Proposes Standards for Cooling Water Intake Structures at Existing Facilities Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
30
2015
Tenth Circuit Finds Price-Anderson Act Does Not Preempt Nuisance Claims Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
18
2012
FERC Clarifies Information Required in Cost and Revenue Studies in NGA Section 5 Investigations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
13
2012
Audit Evaluates Compliance with Accounting and Reporting Regulations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
1
2012
FERC Requests Comments on Coordination Between Natural Gas and Electricity Markets Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Feb
28
2018
FERC Will Require All New Nonsynchronous Generators to Provide Frequency Response Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
19
2012
FERC Approves LNG Export Project Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
16
2016
The FAST Act, New Section 4(a)(7), and Section 4(a)(1½) Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Mar
28
2018
DHS/FBI Alert: Russian Hackers Are Targeting US Utility Networks Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
May
24
2012
FERC Reiterates That It Lacks Authority to Compel Interconnection Between Oil Pipelines Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
20
2016
Continued FSMA Implementation: Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
3
2016
US Supreme Court Holds US Army Corps Clean Water Act Determinations Reviewable Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
21
2016
California Plastic Bag Ban Survives Ballot Referendum Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
23
2016
Update on NRC’s Progress to License Advanced Reactors Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
 

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